[Y/N]'s eyes widened at the small child who jumped out of the smoking pod, ready and eagerly climbing onto Code's back.

He's fast. What on earth?

"Heyyyyy! Who're you?! You sis' new man?!"

"Don't Code. I wouldn't attack him."

[Y/N] saw his hands twitch in hesitation as the young child continued shaking him.

"Hey Sis!! This one's a nice ride!!" [Y/N] got a glimpse of Code's less intense shocked face.

Ahhh, he's so cute when he's confused.

"Hop off Daemon. No jumping on strangers, remember?"

"You...! You better be serious! About your feelings for her!! I'll slaughter you if you make her cry!"

[Y/N] covered her gasp. Is she really in love with him?

"He's just a friend."

[Y/N] blew a sigh of relief.

"Come on, he's clearly not my type."

What? How can't she see what I'm seeing? [Y/N]

"Hey, there he is!"

"This way!"

More guards? Aren't we all supposed to be on the same side?

The other four in [Y/N]'s vicinity turned their heads back. Bug's face said it all, they shouldn't have come.

"Hey Bug what're you doing here?! Them the ones who killed the guards?!"

Four guards with axe, swords, wrist cannon Scientific Ninja Tools. Could I get one of those, [Y/N] asked herself?

"Get out of here all of you, before you get killed?!"

"What?"

"Bug's been taken hostage or something!"

Code sighed. "Great, we've been found out. Oh well," eager to kill, "here goes."

"No need to step in, Code. This is a perfect opportunity. Watch closely."

She's going to make that kid fight them, [Y/N] thought. If Boruto Uzumaki could cause that much damage, maybe he's on the same level?

"The bastard in the Black Cape's an intruder. What of the cyborgs?"

"But that's Code!"

"Boro's orders were to dispose of em' if they emerged without cause."

"So let's just get rid of 'em too!"

Just as he fired, [Y/N] bore witness to his same head being blasted off.

Code's reaction mirrored hers as Bug grew aghast.

"Bastard," the axe-wielder yelled.

The axe vanished and slashed into the same goggle wearing user.

"Tee hee. Stuupid!"

How could he kill with no hesitation?

"What the heck?!"

One naturally decided to feel, but Daemon launched off Code, spinning so fast [Y/N] thought that he was teleporting now that he was airborne enough, spinning and slamming another guy's head into the floor.

[Y/N] wanted to warn the last guy to not use his sword, upset at the brat, only for his head to get caught off.

"You br," and his head fell off.

[Y/N] was about to ask if their attacks were being reflected when Code responded to Eida with the same reaction.

"The stronger the intent to kill, the more powerful the reaction."

"A foe simply picturing the killing scene will cause the end result to be instantly reflected upon him or her."

"What a formidable kid."

Daemon tapped danced on the floor, striking with a pose pointing at Eida and Code, his fist in the air. [Y/N] had to admit, he looked kinda adorable with his star shaped symbols on his black jacket.

"Allow me to introduce my other knight, and my actual little brother, Daemon."

[Y/N] nodded. His shit eating grin was well deserved. She had time to take her time to get adjusted. Any wrong move, and she could be next.

Too bad for [Y/N], Code was back into this same situation of Daemon riding on top of him, huffing.

"How are you tired already? You've got no stamina or somethin', what gives?"

"Er, that's not what I...hey Eida, couldja help me with him? He's beyond my control!"

"Awnh, you're become his new best friend, Code."

[Y/N] fawned. He'd be so great with kids, spotting Bug disapproving.

"It's refreshing to see you two getting along."

Naturally Code grew frustrated. "If call this this getting along, I already doubt what camaraderie means to you both."

Daemon's head veered back. Oh no, [Y/N] thought. Did he spot me?

Bug's shaky and shuttering footsteps caught both of their attention more, but [Y/N] didn't expect him to hop off Code and lunge at the Outer, grounding pounding the elder into the ground.

"Gak!"

That squish to the ground had to hurt.

"Where you tryin' to sneak off to, Bug?! That's cold! We haven't seen each other in so long!"

They know each other? How long did Lord Boro know these kids? Was this the salvation he was talking about? We could've gained power like him?

Dammit. This is why I hate this kid, was written all over Daemon's face.

[Y/N] huddled their feet away from thre Claw Marks laced over the floor the young boy barely jumped over to evade, one lined but reflected past Bug, turning to see extras on Code.

"Wha?!"

The reflection is instantaneous, and given his reaction just now..does the ability kick in automatically, regardless of his intent?

"Hey, Code!! What the heck!!"

Eida crossed her arms? She doesn't look pleased!

Code showed off his ability, reaching into his Claw Marks. "I can move freely between Claw Marks. I thought it'd be quicker to show you than explain."

[Y/N] saw him grab Bug, pull him in, and drag him into the marks to pull him out with just one hand, mentally fawning over how strong he was.

"Whoa."

[Y/N] looked unamused even though them and Daemon were intrigued.

"While it only allows me to go back and forth at will, I can bring others to me if it's one at a time."

"Cool."

Agreed, [Y/N] wanted to say out loud.

Bug's words naturally shuttered, thanking Code. "I owe you one."

"No thanks needed. I was merely checking out his reflecting ability."

"That's neat. I kinda like it!"

"Why thank you. Hey, mind explaining to me in a bit more detail how your ability works?"

[Y/N] listened in closely. According to what little studies [Y/N] could muster, almost every jutsu in the world had to have a weakness. That's when [Y/N] recognized what Code was doing as Daemon was about to spill the beans.

"Daemon," Eida lightly asked, her fingers in front of her mouth. "Shh. We don't reveal our cards so easily, okayy??"

 [Y/N]'s eyebrows lowered with anger. Why doesn't he trust her? They're the ones with the powerful abilities. Code's just that good!

Something didn't feel right.